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Although Canadian Joannie Rochette's mother Therese died only three days before, the Olympian decided to stay in competition and delivered a clean and skillful short program. As the cameras zoomed in on her final, triumphant pose, she broke down emotionally, giving the world a glimpse into her personal pain ... but also her strength and determination to honor her mother. --Hanh Nguyen, Zap2it

Although Canadian Joannie Rochette's mother Therese died only three days before, the Olympian decided to stay in competition and delivered a clean and skillful short program. As the cameras zoomed in on her final, triumphant pose, she broke down emotionally, giving the world a glimpse into her personal pain ... but also her strength and determination to honor her mother. --Hanh Nguyen, Zap2it (Getty)

Although Canadian Joannie Rochette's mother Therese died only three days before, the Olympian decided to stay in competition and delivered a clean and skillful short program. As the cameras zoomed in on her final, triumphant pose, she broke down emotionally, giving the world a glimpse into her personal pain ... but also her strength and determination to honor her mother. --Hanh Nguyen, Zap2it